advance aid
[/ədˈvæns eɪd/]
nounpl: advance aids
ajuda antecipada
1. Financial or material assistance provided in advance, before it is actually needed or before a specific event occurs
The organization provided advance aid to families before the hurricane hit the coast.
A organização forneceu ajuda antecipada às famílias antes do furacão atingir a costa.
2. In humanitarian contexts, relief supplies or funding sent to a region in anticipation of a crisis or emergency
Advance aid was distributed to prevent widespread famine in the drought-stricken region.
Ajuda antecipada foi distribuída para prevenir uma fome generalizada na região atingida pela seca.
3. Financial support given to a person or organization before the completion of a project or agreement
The publisher offered advance aid to the author to support the book's research phase.
A editora ofereceu ajuda antecipada ao autor para apoiar a fase de pesquisa do livro.
The concept of 'advance aid' is particularly relevant in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries where governmental and non-governmental organizations increasingly emphasize proactive humanitarian assistance. This reflects a shift from reactive emergency response to preventive social policies, especially in regions prone to natural disasters, droughts, or economic crises.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get ahead of the curve with advance aid
advance aid nips it in the bud
prevention is better than cure (related concept)
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